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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,158.13, 321,758.22 and 132,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,158.13, 321,758.22 and 132,556.13 is: 182,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,158.13 : 321,758.22 = 132,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,158.13/321,758.22 = 132,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,158.13x = 321,758.22 × 132,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,158.13x = 42,651,022,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651,022,830.10/233,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,927.46

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